Chapter XX

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From this reading Vol. xli., 1871, pp. 285, 286_.) in speaking of the country between the northern line of Chili and the southern line of Ecuador--the country which we think was called the land of Nephi, and in some portion of which Nephi settled with his people when he fled from his brethren--says:

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From this reading Vol. xli., 1871, pp. 285, 286_.) in speaking of the country between the northern line of Chili and the southern line of Ecuador--the country which we think was called the land of Nephi, and in some portion of which Nephi settled with his people when he fled from his brethren--says:

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From this reading Vol. xli., 1871, pp. 285, 286_.) in speaking of the country between the northern line of Chili and the southern line of Ecuador--the country which we think was called the land of Nephi, and in some portion of which Nephi settled with his people when he fled from his brethren--says:

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A traveler by the name of Markham, (_Jour. of English Geog.

past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Vol. xli., 1871, pp. 285, 286_.) in speaking of the country between the northern line of Chili and the southern line of Ecuador--the country which we think was called the land of Nephi, and in some portion of which Nephi settled with his people when he fled from his brethren--says:

offering little or no hope

From this reading "This vast tract comprises every variety of climate, and contains within its limits most prolific tropical forests, valleys with the climate of Italy, a coast region resembling Sinde or Egypt, temperate hillsides or plateaux, bleak and chilling pasture lands, and lofty peaks and ridges within the limits of eternal snows.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading Vol. xli., 1871, pp. 285, 286_.) in speaking of the country between the northern line of Chili and the southern line of Ecuador--the country which we think was called the land of Nephi, and in some portion of which Nephi settled with his people when he fled from his brethren--says:

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Vol. xli., 1871, pp. 285, 286_.) in speaking of the country between the northern line of Chili and the southern line of Ecuador--the country which we think was called the land of Nephi, and in some portion of which Nephi settled with his people when he fled from his brethren--says:

ground beef and chili peppers or chili powder often with tomatoes and kidney beans

From this reading Vol. xli., 1871, pp. 285, 286_.) in speaking of the country between the northern line of Chili and the southern line of Ecuador--the country which we think was called the land of Nephi, and in some portion of which Nephi settled with his people when he fled from his brethren--says:

provoking fear terror

From this reading "This vast tract comprises every variety of climate, and contains within its limits most prolific tropical forests, valleys with the climate of Italy, a coast region resembling Sinde or Egypt, temperate hillsides or plateaux, bleak and chilling pasture lands, and lofty peaks and ridges within the limits of eternal snows.

the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading "This vast tract comprises every variety of climate, and contains within its limits most prolific tropical forests, valleys with the climate of Italy, a coast region resembling Sinde or Egypt, temperate hillsides or plateaux, bleak and chilling pasture lands, and lofty peaks and ridges within the limits of eternal snows.

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From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

third-person singular of “comprise” — be composed of

From this reading "This vast tract comprises every variety of climate, and contains within its limits most prolific tropical forests, valleys with the climate of Italy, a coast region resembling Sinde or Egypt, temperate hillsides or plateaux, bleak and chilling pasture lands, and lofty peaks and ridges within the limits of eternal snows.

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading "This vast tract comprises every variety of climate, and contains within its limits most prolific tropical forests, valleys with the climate of Italy, a coast region resembling Sinde or Egypt, temperate hillsides or plateaux, bleak and chilling pasture lands, and lofty peaks and ridges within the limits of eternal snows.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Vol. xli., 1871, pp. 285, 286_.) in speaking of the country between the northern line of Chili and the southern line of Ecuador--the country which we think was called the land of Nephi, and in some portion of which Nephi settled with his people when he fled from his brethren--says:

a baby bed with sides and rockers

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

a republic in northwestern South America; became independent from Spain in 1822; the landscape is dominated by the Andes

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC

From this reading "This vast tract comprises every variety of climate, and contains within its limits most prolific tropical forests, valleys with the climate of Italy, a coast region resembling Sinde or Egypt, temperate hillsides or plateaux, bleak and chilling pasture lands, and lofty peaks and ridges within the limits of eternal snows.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading A traveler by the name of Markham, (_Jour. of English Geog.

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From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading "This vast tract comprises every variety of climate, and contains within its limits most prolific tropical forests, valleys with the climate of Italy, a coast region resembling Sinde or Egypt, temperate hillsides or plateaux, bleak and chilling pasture lands, and lofty peaks and ridges within the limits of eternal snows.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "This vast tract comprises every variety of climate, and contains within its limits most prolific tropical forests, valleys with the climate of Italy, a coast region resembling Sinde or Egypt, temperate hillsides or plateaux, bleak and chilling pasture lands, and lofty peaks and ridges within the limits of eternal snows.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading Vol. xli., 1871, pp. 285, 286_.) in speaking of the country between the northern line of Chili and the southern line of Ecuador--the country which we think was called the land of Nephi, and in some portion of which Nephi settled with his people when he fled from his brethren--says:

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading "This vast tract comprises every variety of climate, and contains within its limits most prolific tropical forests, valleys with the climate of Italy, a coast region resembling Sinde or Egypt, temperate hillsides or plateaux, bleak and chilling pasture lands, and lofty peaks and ridges within the limits of eternal snows.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

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From this reading A traveler by the name of Markham, (_Jour. of English Geog.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Vol. xli., 1871, pp. 285, 286_.) in speaking of the country between the northern line of Chili and the southern line of Ecuador--the country which we think was called the land of Nephi, and in some portion of which Nephi settled with his people when he fled from his brethren--says:

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

plural of “hillside” — the side or slope of a hill

From this reading "This vast tract comprises every variety of climate, and contains within its limits most prolific tropical forests, valleys with the climate of Italy, a coast region resembling Sinde or Egypt, temperate hillsides or plateaux, bleak and chilling pasture lands, and lofty peaks and ridges within the limits of eternal snows.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Vol. xli., 1871, pp. 285, 286_.) in speaking of the country between the northern line of Chili and the southern line of Ecuador--the country which we think was called the land of Nephi, and in some portion of which Nephi settled with his people when he fled from his brethren--says:

relating to or associated with an empire

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD

From this reading "This vast tract comprises every variety of climate, and contains within its limits most prolific tropical forests, valleys with the climate of Italy, a coast region resembling Sinde or Egypt, temperate hillsides or plateaux, bleak and chilling pasture lands, and lofty peaks and ridges within the limits of eternal snows.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "This vast tract comprises every variety of climate, and contains within its limits most prolific tropical forests, valleys with the climate of Italy, a coast region resembling Sinde or Egypt, temperate hillsides or plateaux, bleak and chilling pasture lands, and lofty peaks and ridges within the limits of eternal snows.

French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

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From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

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From this reading A traveler by the name of Markham, (_Jour. of English Geog.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading "This vast tract comprises every variety of climate, and contains within its limits most prolific tropical forests, valleys with the climate of Italy, a coast region resembling Sinde or Egypt, temperate hillsides or plateaux, bleak and chilling pasture lands, and lofty peaks and ridges within the limits of eternal snows.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading "This vast tract comprises every variety of climate, and contains within its limits most prolific tropical forests, valleys with the climate of Italy, a coast region resembling Sinde or Egypt, temperate hillsides or plateaux, bleak and chilling pasture lands, and lofty peaks and ridges within the limits of eternal snows.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Vol. xli., 1871, pp. 285, 286_.) in speaking of the country between the northern line of Chili and the southern line of Ecuador--the country which we think was called the land of Nephi, and in some portion of which Nephi settled with his people when he fled from his brethren--says:

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading "This vast tract comprises every variety of climate, and contains within its limits most prolific tropical forests, valleys with the climate of Italy, a coast region resembling Sinde or Egypt, temperate hillsides or plateaux, bleak and chilling pasture lands, and lofty peaks and ridges within the limits of eternal snows.

duration of service

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

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From this reading A traveler by the name of Markham, (_Jour. of English Geog.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

the ancient prophet whose writings were revealed to Joseph Smith who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "This vast tract comprises every variety of climate, and contains within its limits most prolific tropical forests, valleys with the climate of Italy, a coast region resembling Sinde or Egypt, temperate hillsides or plateaux, bleak and chilling pasture lands, and lofty peaks and ridges within the limits of eternal snows.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A traveler by the name of Markham, (_Jour. of English Geog.

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From this reading Vol. xli., 1871, pp. 285, 286_.) in speaking of the country between the northern line of Chili and the southern line of Ecuador--the country which we think was called the land of Nephi, and in some portion of which Nephi settled with his people when he fled from his brethren--says:

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From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Vol. xli., 1871, pp. 285, 286_.) in speaking of the country between the northern line of Chili and the southern line of Ecuador--the country which we think was called the land of Nephi, and in some portion of which Nephi settled with his people when he fled from his brethren--says:

held or filled or in use

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

on one occasion

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "This vast tract comprises every variety of climate, and contains within its limits most prolific tropical forests, valleys with the climate of Italy, a coast region resembling Sinde or Egypt, temperate hillsides or plateaux, bleak and chilling pasture lands, and lofty peaks and ridges within the limits of eternal snows.

a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

From this reading "This vast tract comprises every variety of climate, and contains within its limits most prolific tropical forests, valleys with the climate of Italy, a coast region resembling Sinde or Egypt, temperate hillsides or plateaux, bleak and chilling pasture lands, and lofty peaks and ridges within the limits of eternal snows.

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading "This vast tract comprises every variety of climate, and contains within its limits most prolific tropical forests, valleys with the climate of Italy, a coast region resembling Sinde or Egypt, temperate hillsides or plateaux, bleak and chilling pasture lands, and lofty peaks and ridges within the limits of eternal snows.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Vol. xli., 1871, pp. 285, 286_.) in speaking of the country between the northern line of Chili and the southern line of Ecuador--the country which we think was called the land of Nephi, and in some portion of which Nephi settled with his people when he fled from his brethren--says:

a republic in western South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; was the heart of the Inca empire from the 12th to 16th centuries

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "This vast tract comprises every variety of climate, and contains within its limits most prolific tropical forests, valleys with the climate of Italy, a coast region resembling Sinde or Egypt, temperate hillsides or plateaux, bleak and chilling pasture lands, and lofty peaks and ridges within the limits of eternal snows.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Vol. xli., 1871, pp. 285, 286_.) in speaking of the country between the northern line of Chili and the southern line of Ecuador--the country which we think was called the land of Nephi, and in some portion of which Nephi settled with his people when he fled from his brethren--says:

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From this reading Vol. xli., 1871, pp. 285, 286_.) in speaking of the country between the northern line of Chili and the southern line of Ecuador--the country which we think was called the land of Nephi, and in some portion of which Nephi settled with his people when he fled from his brethren--says:

plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

intellectually productive

From this reading "This vast tract comprises every variety of climate, and contains within its limits most prolific tropical forests, valleys with the climate of Italy, a coast region resembling Sinde or Egypt, temperate hillsides or plateaux, bleak and chilling pasture lands, and lofty peaks and ridges within the limits of eternal snows.

any competition

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

return to an original state

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading "This vast tract comprises every variety of climate, and contains within its limits most prolific tropical forests, valleys with the climate of Italy, a coast region resembling Sinde or Egypt, temperate hillsides or plateaux, bleak and chilling pasture lands, and lofty peaks and ridges within the limits of eternal snows.

unusual or striking

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading "This vast tract comprises every variety of climate, and contains within its limits most prolific tropical forests, valleys with the climate of Italy, a coast region resembling Sinde or Egypt, temperate hillsides or plateaux, bleak and chilling pasture lands, and lofty peaks and ridges within the limits of eternal snows.

plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading "This vast tract comprises every variety of climate, and contains within its limits most prolific tropical forests, valleys with the climate of Italy, a coast region resembling Sinde or Egypt, temperate hillsides or plateaux, bleak and chilling pasture lands, and lofty peaks and ridges within the limits of eternal snows.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Vol. xli., 1871, pp. 285, 286_.) in speaking of the country between the northern line of Chili and the southern line of Ecuador--the country which we think was called the land of Nephi, and in some portion of which Nephi settled with his people when he fled from his brethren--says:

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Vol. xli., 1871, pp. 285, 286_.) in speaking of the country between the northern line of Chili and the southern line of Ecuador--the country which we think was called the land of Nephi, and in some portion of which Nephi settled with his people when he fled from his brethren--says:

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From this reading "This vast tract comprises every variety of climate, and contains within its limits most prolific tropical forests, valleys with the climate of Italy, a coast region resembling Sinde or Egypt, temperate hillsides or plateaux, bleak and chilling pasture lands, and lofty peaks and ridges within the limits of eternal snows.

plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading "This vast tract comprises every variety of climate, and contains within its limits most prolific tropical forests, valleys with the climate of Italy, a coast region resembling Sinde or Egypt, temperate hillsides or plateaux, bleak and chilling pasture lands, and lofty peaks and ridges within the limits of eternal snows.

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From this reading Soc.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Vol. xli., 1871, pp. 285, 286_.) in speaking of the country between the northern line of Chili and the southern line of Ecuador--the country which we think was called the land of Nephi, and in some portion of which Nephi settled with his people when he fled from his brethren--says:

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Vol. xli., 1871, pp. 285, 286_.) in speaking of the country between the northern line of Chili and the southern line of Ecuador--the country which we think was called the land of Nephi, and in some portion of which Nephi settled with his people when he fled from his brethren--says:

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading Vol. xli., 1871, pp. 285, 286_.) in speaking of the country between the northern line of Chili and the southern line of Ecuador--the country which we think was called the land of Nephi, and in some portion of which Nephi settled with his people when he fled from his brethren--says:

(of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate

From this reading "This vast tract comprises every variety of climate, and contains within its limits most prolific tropical forests, valleys with the climate of Italy, a coast region resembling Sinde or Egypt, temperate hillsides or plateaux, bleak and chilling pasture lands, and lofty peaks and ridges within the limits of eternal snows.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Vol. xli., 1871, pp. 285, 286_.) in speaking of the country between the northern line of Chili and the southern line of Ecuador--the country which we think was called the land of Nephi, and in some portion of which Nephi settled with his people when he fled from his brethren--says:

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "This vast tract comprises every variety of climate, and contains within its limits most prolific tropical forests, valleys with the climate of Italy, a coast region resembling Sinde or Egypt, temperate hillsides or plateaux, bleak and chilling pasture lands, and lofty peaks and ridges within the limits of eternal snows.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

an extended area of land

From this reading "This vast tract comprises every variety of climate, and contains within its limits most prolific tropical forests, valleys with the climate of Italy, a coast region resembling Sinde or Egypt, temperate hillsides or plateaux, bleak and chilling pasture lands, and lofty peaks and ridges within the limits of eternal snows.

a person who changes location

From this reading A traveler by the name of Markham, (_Jour. of English Geog.

plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)

From this reading "This vast tract comprises every variety of climate, and contains within its limits most prolific tropical forests, valleys with the climate of Italy, a coast region resembling Sinde or Egypt, temperate hillsides or plateaux, bleak and chilling pasture lands, and lofty peaks and ridges within the limits of eternal snows.

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading "This vast tract comprises every variety of climate, and contains within its limits most prolific tropical forests, valleys with the climate of Italy, a coast region resembling Sinde or Egypt, temperate hillsides or plateaux, bleak and chilling pasture lands, and lofty peaks and ridges within the limits of eternal snows.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading "This vast tract comprises every variety of climate, and contains within its limits most prolific tropical forests, valleys with the climate of Italy, a coast region resembling Sinde or Egypt, temperate hillsides or plateaux, bleak and chilling pasture lands, and lofty peaks and ridges within the limits of eternal snows.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading "This vast tract comprises every variety of climate, and contains within its limits most prolific tropical forests, valleys with the climate of Italy, a coast region resembling Sinde or Egypt, temperate hillsides or plateaux, bleak and chilling pasture lands, and lofty peaks and ridges within the limits of eternal snows.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Vol. xli., 1871, pp. 285, 286_.) in speaking of the country between the northern line of Chili and the southern line of Ecuador--the country which we think was called the land of Nephi, and in some portion of which Nephi settled with his people when he fled from his brethren--says:

plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Vol. xli., 1871, pp. 285, 286_.) in speaking of the country between the northern line of Chili and the southern line of Ecuador--the country which we think was called the land of Nephi, and in some portion of which Nephi settled with his people when he fled from his brethren--says:

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Vol. xli., 1871, pp. 285, 286_.) in speaking of the country between the northern line of Chili and the southern line of Ecuador--the country which we think was called the land of Nephi, and in some portion of which Nephi settled with his people when he fled from his brethren--says:

at the time that

From this reading Vol. xli., 1871, pp. 285, 286_.) in speaking of the country between the northern line of Chili and the southern line of Ecuador--the country which we think was called the land of Nephi, and in some portion of which Nephi settled with his people when he fled from his brethren--says:

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Vol. xli., 1871, pp. 285, 286_.) in speaking of the country between the northern line of Chili and the southern line of Ecuador--the country which we think was called the land of Nephi, and in some portion of which Nephi settled with his people when he fled from his brethren--says:

in the company of; together with

From this reading Travelers' Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites--Cradle of an Imperial Race--The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon--Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for--Healthy Climate--Remarkable Longevity--Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni--Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading "This vast tract comprises every variety of climate, and contains within its limits most prolific tropical forests, valleys with the climate of Italy, a coast region resembling Sinde or Egypt, temperate hillsides or plateaux, bleak and chilling pasture lands, and lofty peaks and ridges within the limits of eternal snows.

being one more than forty

From this reading Vol. xli., 1871, pp. 285, 286_.) in speaking of the country between the northern line of Chili and the southern line of Ecuador--the country which we think was called the land of Nephi, and in some portion of which Nephi settled with his people when he fled from his brethren--says: